A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-19-06...T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


5-15-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

5-16-06 ~ Know Your Presidents
By Billie

5-17-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billy

5-18-06 JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

3-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #14

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

How wonderful! What a fantastic accomplishment!
Congratulations!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank you Meg and....

[The Mayor]

May 20, 2006

Dynamited Into Change

READ: Acts 9:1-9

He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. —Colossians 1:13

When a newspaper editor learned that a man named Alfred Nobel had died, he assumed that the deceased must be the same man who had invented dynamite. So he published an obituary calling Nobel the merchant of death.

When Nobel read the account of his own death, he reacted like a blind man suddenly gaining sight. From that day on, Nobel devoted himself to philanthropic causes—especially peace.

Saul of Tarsus experienced a transformation far more dramatic than Nobel’s. While on the road to Damascus to take captive those who followed Jesus, Saul met the Lord Himself. Temporarily blinded by his encounter, Saul devoted the rest of his life to serving the One he had formerly persecuted. The enemy of Jesus became His dedicated apostle (Acts 9:15-16).

Our own experience will not likely be so earthshaking. Yet we must ask ourselves if we have had an encounter with the Savior—one that has changed the direction of our lives.

If that is not your experience, turn to John 3 and read what Jesus said about being born again. Then, with a simple prayer of repentance, you may open your heart to Him. An honest commitment to the Lord will put you into a new relationship with Him—one that will last for eternity. —Vernon C Grounds

He touched me, oh, He touched me,
And oh, the joy that floods my soul!
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole.  —Gaither
© 1963 by William J. Gaither

Salvation is more than breaking bad habits, it’s creating good character.

Bible in One Year:  1 Chronicles 10-12; John 6:45-71

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi PAL :)
Too Cute! How are you? I'm in for a busy work day at home. It will be nice when chores are complete. Have a wonderful weekend!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Kitty Mittens
Wonderful picture. Kitty is dressed so lovely. Excellent, how you created the heading wearing red to support the troops. :) Have a wonderful weekend!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi JustAmy
You look great in your red. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[The Mayor]

Good Morning GBU!

[The Mayor]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEG!

[GodBlessUSA]

Are you having nice weather? It was nice yesterday down here but chilly. We started outside BBQ and ended up inside with a fire. :)

I'm enjoying reading about NY politics on the sites given to me. Thank you so much!

[The Mayor]

The weather isn't bad, it's a little chilly and cloudy.
It's spring after all. Probably about the same as you.

Yes the sites I gave you are good. There is a wide variety of people that post there. I can post stuff there too. I know most of the people that post.

[La Enchiladita]

Happy Birthday, Dear Meg!

[JustAmy]

Happy Birthday, Meg.
Have a wonderful day!

[JustAmy]

Thank you, GeeBee. It is going to be a busy weekend. It is a little cooler today which is a welcome relief after the hi temp of 101 on Thursday. Whewww.



Today is Armed Forces Day!
God Bless and Protect our military.

[MEG33]

Good Morning!
Thank you for your wonderful best wishes!!

[Majie Purple]

Thank you for you're tag line in # 74!
& I saw the re-run re: "Moth Man" that you posted about...
Did you know anybody who died via that '67 bridge collapse?
Sad about that...

[Majie Purple]

Dear Meg! And a nice;memorable;Happy Birthday!

[Majie Purple]

Thank ya GeeBee for letting us know about
Meg's Birthday! :)

[MEG33]

Thank you,Majie!

[Majie Purple]

Pretty reply...
Thank you for that :)
HUGS...BIRTHDAY ones
& THANK YOU ones!